War Memorial Bridlington Priory

These Rolls of Honour commemorate those from Bridlington who gave their lives in the world wars.

To the glory of God and in memory of the men of Bridlington who gave their lives for their country during the Great War 1914 - 1919 "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends

Remember those from this town who gave their lives for their country 1939 - 1945

Another Roll of Honour commemorates the members of the 23rd Hussars who died in the Second World War.

The battlefield cross marked the grave of George B Purvis, who was killed in action at Messines Ridge on 8th June 1917. He is buried in the Klein-Vierstraat British cemetery.

To The Glory of God and in memory of Capt. Geo. B. Purvis 5th Batt. Green Howards and 56th Coy. M.G.C. killed in Action on Messines Ridge June 8th 1917. Interred at Klein Vierstraat Belgium Per Vias Reelas

Martin James Richardson M.B. was killed at Ypres on 3rd November 1914. He served in the 21st Field Ambulance, and was Mentioned in Despatches. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Menin Gate memorial.

To the glory of God and in beloved memory of Martin James Richardson M.B. Lieutenant R.A.M.C. killed in action at Ypres November 3rd 1914. He laid down his life for his country. This tablet is erected by his sorrowing wife and children